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Description : Bamana, Mali, L. 28Of massive form, the zoomorphic head approximating the form of a mask and composed of a thick encrustation over a wicker and wooden frame.Comments: Under the leadership of a blacksmith, the Komo religious association protects against sorcery and other malicious beings. Its mask depicts a mythical beast, a composite creature loosely based on both elephant and crocodile yet heavily encrusted with sacrificial materials. This example is made up of accumulated materials such as clay mixed with the blood of chicken or goats, chewed and expectorated kola nuts, alcoholic beverages and millet that are now dry but were once wet and glistening. Women and non-members were forbidden to observe it.
Prix: 0.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 5000 USD-7000 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 141
Titre : A Bamana Shrine Object In The Form Of A Mask
Dimensions : L. 28
Provenance : - Zollman Collection, IND - Gelbard collection, NY
Literature : Remnants of Ritual: Selections from the Gelbard collection of African Art (2003) Bourgeois & Rodolitz, Pg. 3, Fig. 7
The Cobbs, Salle de vente , Peterborough, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
Date de la vente : 02/11/2013 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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